Rock Island Railroad Lines Dining Silver -- Sugar Tongs

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* * * * * Rock Island Lines Railroad -- Silver Tongs Five-Prong Open-Leaf Style Bowls Silver -- 4 1/4 Inches -- Sugar or Serving Tongs Manufactured by R. Wallace Once used in the silver dining service of The Rock Island Lines Railroad The railroad's name/logo "ROCK-ISLAND-LINES" is impressed on the inside of one tong. The manufacturer's name "R. WALLACE" is impressed on the inside of the other tong. The tongs have a five-prong leaf design in the bowls and a double-lined design on the exterior of each side. * * * * * Measurements: Length = 4 3/8 inches Height of bowls (resting on both tongs) = ~3/4 inch Width/depth (across both tongs) at spring-end = ~7/8 inch Width/depth (across both tongs) at bowls = ~1 1/8 inch Weight = 1 1/8 oz. * * * * * Condition: See The Photos As can be seen in the pictures, the stamped inscriptions of the RR Lines' name and of the manufacturer are clear and distinct. The insides and outsides of the tongs show wear but no damage or corrosion. The tongs are not bent or warped out of shape or balance. The silver plate shined up nicely, but spots, scratches and nicks remain. * * * * * Ownership: I am auctioning this Rock Island Lines memorabilia silver serving dish for my mother (of the great-grandmotherly generation) who obtained it many years ago in the Rock Island, Illinois, area as memorabilia of the historic Rock Island Lines Railroad. I lightly cleaned this pair of tongs with good quality silver polish for this auction listing. I did not polish it too vigorously or roughly for fear of over-polishing the silver plate. See the pictures for the condition and look of the tongs, which clearly show that this item was once put to use on the railroad. The tongs seem in fine shape for a 70-100 year old remnant of railroad history. * * * * * Thanks ever so much for taking a look at this auction. Best of luck to you if you bid. * * * * * Shipping, Handling, Insurance, Payment & Refunds: Shipping, Handling & Insurance : Buyer pays $7.50 fixed shipping, handling & insurance charge within the 48 contiguous states; buyer pays actual s/h/i charges for delivery to Alaska or Hawaii. Seller will ship ONLY within the United States. Shipment will be by United Parcel Service (UPS) Insured or US Postal Service (USPS) Insured at Seller's discretion. Seller will also ship by another shipping service, including express delivery, at buyer's request and additional expense at auction end. Contact seller by email to request an alternative shipping method and specify the delivery address with zip code for calculation of the exact shipping charge by an alternative method. Insurance is required and is included in the shipping charge for any type of shipment. Payment : Payment by PayPal is preferred and is required for immediate shipping at auction end. Payment by mailed money order or cashier's check is also accepted with shipment occurring immediately upon receipt of such payment. Payment by personal check is also accepted with shipment occurring when Seller receives verification that the check deposit has been successfully processed by Seller's bank (10-20 days after receipt of the personal check). Returns and Risk of Damage/Loss in Shipment : No returns, no refunds and no exchanges. This is an "As Is" auction sale of the used merchandise listed in the auction. Seller will provide additional details to the best of Seller's ability by answering any emails from prospective bidders, which will be posted to the auction listing if of general interest to potential bidders. Seller has attempted to describe the used item and its condition as fully and accurately as possible, so prospective bidders and the winning Buyer assume the risk that the used item sold in this auction may diffe... read more

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